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A Rare Artist Japanese Boxwood Nestuke - Kappa Upon A Clamshell – Hokuzan
Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this rare artist finely carved Meiji period ( 1868 - 1912 ) circa 1880, boxwood Netsuke of a Kappa crawling upon a Clamshell, the artist has captured a humorous rendition of the mythical creature clinging to the Shell, the Clamshell carved and polished to a superb lifelike finish, artist signed in an oval seal to the underside that translates to read '' Hokuzan'', a rarely seen artist , and as such a great addition to your Japanese Netsuke or works of art collection.
Provenance :
Another Netsuke from our private UK collection.
Condition :
Lovely clean condition and great colour.
Approximate size:
Height: 3 cm
Width: 5 cm
Depth: 3.5cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.
Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheada...ntiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com
Tel 07774-635918
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA546049
Dateline of this antique is 1880
Height is 3cm (1.2inches)Width is 5cm (2.0inches)Depth is 3cm (1.2inches)
Antique SA546049 shown on this page was made in 1880. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1880
ANTIQUE SA546049
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
SPECIALISTS IN JAPANESE WORKS OF ART FROM THE MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is also an antique trade association member of BADA
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07774 635918
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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